Discover vibrant Jewish communities with Darsie Alexander, Chief Curator at the Jewish Museum, on a journey through the enriching cultural landscapes of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

On this once-in-a-lifetime trip, you’ll stroll through the Beaux-Arts architecture of the Recoleta, tour the working studios of artists in the Jewish Museum's collection, and enjoy private excursions to the historic Teatro Colón and Templo Libertad. You'll take a closer look at the revolutionary designs of Roberto Burle Marx, visit the elegant arches of the Museu do Açude, tour the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, and much more.

Explore treasured historical sites, hidden gems, and the art of Amsterdam during a five-night journey with Jewish Museum Curator, Dr. Stephen Brown. Discover how Jewish artists and patrons have helped weave Holland’s vibrant culture from the Dutch Golden Age to today. Take in the history of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, tour scenic canals, and connect with Jewish artists, curators, and scholars who live and work in Amsterdam. This special trip includes a visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum’s renowned collection of modern masterpieces and impressive sculpture garden, plus a private viewing of the Museum Van Loon.

Our special program to Cuba is available on two sets of dates, with the same itinerary. Participants will travel under an approved U.S. Treasury Department license.The program includes six nights in Havana and an overnight stay in Cienfuegos. We will meet Jewish community leaders, participate in services at the Patronato Synagogue, hear presentations by local and accompanying scholars, and visit important museums. In the provinces, we will visit Cuba’s newest synagogue, in Santa Clara, and meet with members of small but dedicated Jewish communities.

Join the Jewish Museum on a unique trip to Japan to explore the country’s little known Jewish history. We will visit ancient sites such as Mount Fuji and the “Well of Israel” while learning about Japan’s Jewish culture from leading scholar Rabbi Marvin Tokayer. Don’t miss this fascinating trip.

Explore the rich cultural history of the Jewish people in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Join the Jewish Museum on our premiere trip to these fascinating Baltic countries. We will visit the city of Vilnius, a UNESCO world heritage site that was one of the most important Jewish centers of learning pre-WWII. Traveling by deluxe coach, we will also spend time in the Jewish suburb Slobodka, the ancient capital Trakai, Riga in Latvia, and Tallinn in Estonia, while enjoying the enchanting countryside along the way.

​In Southern France, Marc Chagall was inspired by the lush landscape, sunlight, and bright tones so vividly reflected in his work: “There, in the south, for the first time in my life, I saw that rich greenness—the like of which I had never seen in my own country.” This specially designed trip to Paris and Southern France followed Chagall’s footsteps, accompanied by Susan Tumarkin Goodman, curator of the Jewish Museum’s Chagall: Love, War, and Exile exhibition.

Legend has it that the Jewish presence in Argentina dates back to the 16th-century, when a number of Portuguese conversos, seeking refuge from the Inquisition, settled there. These first Jews practiced in secret and soon became assimilated into Argentine society. By the late 19th-century, they were joined by boatloads of Russian Jewish immigrants — the vanguard of the Jewish gauchos. Today, the 200,000 Jews of Argentina comprise the largest Jewish community in Latin America (one of the largest in the world).

​Charleston, South Carolina’s rich Jewish history sprang from an early tolerance that remains little-known. In 1695, Jews from England began to settle in this major port city. At the time of the Civil War, Charleston had the largest and wealthiest Jewish population in America.

Considered the most vibrant and exciting city in Europe today, Berlin will mark the beginning of a meaningful journey that will ultimately take us to Jerusalem. Jewish history in Berlin is deep and long—with periods of turbulence and tragedy, but also enlightenment, prosperity and cultural achievement.